Meaning
Tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English gentil (“courteous, noble”), from Old French gentil (“high-born, noble”), from Latin gentilis (“of the same family or clan”), from gens (“[Roman] clan”). Doublet of gentile, genteel, and jaunty.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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Antonyms
rude
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles: